Press release from Deltec Homes:
Deltec Homes, the leading provider of energy efficient prefabricated homes, is proud to announce they have become the first prefabricated homebuilding company to achieve B Corp Certification. The prestigious certification is given to companies who meet the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance, public transparency, and legal accountability, and use the power of business to solve social and environmental problems.
“The B Corp values align with what our company has valued since 1968. We’re passionate about not only creating a better product, but a better community, environment and world,” said Steve Linton, president of Deltec Homes.
In order to become certified, Deltec Homes had to meet stringent performance requirements conducted by B Lab, the nonprofit that certifies and supports B Corporations, and must be reevaluated every two years. In addition, unlike traditional corporations, Certified B Corporations are legally required to consider the impact of their decisions on their employees, suppliers, community, consumers and the environment.
Deltec has long been committed to responsible and sustainable business practices. Often referred to as the “original green builder”, they not only build energy efficient homes, but do it in a sustainable way. With 273 solar panels on their manufacturing facility, every home is prefabricated using 100 percent renewable energy. Further, their recycle and reuse program enables them to divert an average of 80 percent of construction waste away from landfills.
“The true measure of our success goes beyond a profit,” said Linton. “We’re so proud to be the first in our industry to receive B Corp Certification and we hope it encourages others to soon follow.”
With just over 1,600 Certified B Corporations® from more than 120 industries and 40 countries, the designation places Deltec in an coveted community with some of the world’s most recognizable brands, including Patagonia, Etsy, New Belgium and Ben & Jerry’s.
About Deltec Homes
Deltec Homes is an award-winning prefabricated home manufacturer based out of Asheville, N.C. Founded in 1968, Deltec offers round, traditional and modern prefabricated home kits that are best known for their energy efficiency, hurricane and high wind resistance. They pride themselves on manufacturing their homes sustainably in a production plant that is powered with 100 percent renewable energy. Their focus is to create a home that shelters those within, requires little to maintain, enhances daily life and helps restore our planet for future generations.
About B Corporations
Certified B Corporations are leaders of a global movement of people using business as a force for good. They meet the highest standards of overall social and environmental performance, transparency and accountability and aspire to use the power of business to solve social and environmental problems. There are more than 1,600 Certified B Corporations in over 120 industries and 40 countries with 1 unifying goal – to redefine success in business.
About B Lab
B Lab is a nonprofit organization that serves a global movement of people using business as a force for good. Its vision is that one day all companies compete not only to be the best in the world, but the Best for the World® and as a result society will enjoy a more shared and durable prosperity. B Lab drives this systemic change by:
Building a global community of Certified B Corporations who meet the highest standards of verified, overall social and environmental performance, public transparency, and legal accountability;
Promoting Mission Alignment using innovative corporate structures like the benefit corporation to align the interests of business with those of society and to help high impact businesses be built to last;
Helping tens of thousands of businesses, investors, and institutions Measure What Matters, by using the B Impact Assessment and B Analytics to manage their impact — and the impact of the businesses with whom they work — with as much rigor as their profits;
Inspiring millions to join the movement through compelling story-telling by B the Change Media.
For more information, visit www.bcorporation.net, www.bimpactassessment.net, www.b-analytics.net and www.benefitcorp.net.
Congratulations Deltec Homes and Welcome to the B – Community!!